JoiaRox

I vomited twice while in the hospital - once when they transferred me from recovery to my own room and the second time on Day 2 when I was returned to my room after my barium swallow exam. Luckily, nurses instantly jacked up my IV with anti-nausea meds and I was over it. I *do* have an anti-nausea patch behind my ear...they put one on before surgery and I was given a prescription for them as well (they last 3 days, so I switched to a new one on Monday). I was also given anti-nausea medication to take orally as a prescription, which I did religiously until post-op Day 4. I'm heading to the doctor for my follow up today (Day 6 post-op) and will ask him if he thinks I can go without Patches now. Apparently, this is a common side effect of surgery, but my doc wants to make sure I'm not throwing up! I was devastated when I puked after the barium swallow (too much nasty liquid too fast for my new tummy), because I was then on "puke watch" for 3 hours - they wouldn't release me home unless I could prove I could keep liquids down. Thankfully, I did. Essentially, make sure they're giving you drugs for this - while in the hospital I had both the patch and IV meds for it, and at home I've had the patch and OTC pills for it.

I had no concept of time following my surgery...lol. I was told that I should expect an hour in recovery before being moved to my own room (required to stay for overnight observation). Since I didn't have complications, I'm guessing that's what it was!

Congrats and welcome home! I'm 5 days post-op and am doing great; exhaustion is my only problem. I have been able to sleep in bed, on my recliner...everywhere I used to! I was able to start getting my minimum fluid and protein requirements by Day 3. Just listen to your body and rest...everything else will follow

I'm 5 days post-op and 4 of my 6 steristrips have come off (I'm sure the doctor will take off the others at my follow up tomorrow). I took off the exterior bandages on Day 2 post-op and have had no complications; I'm even getting all of my liquid and Protein in! Life is good! And, although I've read about drainage tubes here, I didn't have one. Spent one night in the hospital.

That's a question for your doctor... My experience was that I could transition to "full liquids," which includes cream soups that are strained of all chunks of anything, as soon as Day 4 post-op. I started introducing creamier things (i.e. milk) on the evening of Day 3 post-op and did fine. I see my doc tomorrow!

I'm so glad my doc didn't have me give up caffeine! I was sippin' Diet Coke and coffee right up to the surgery, and had my first cup of coffee again (black, no cream) just a few days post-op. I do have to avoid carbonation for 30 days post-op, but I still get to enjoy my coffee!

Not sure what you're asking, but each doctor is going to be different with pre-op requirements. In my case, my doctor isn't comfortable doing the LB removal AND conversion to sleeve all in one operation - he wants the stomach to heal from the LB trauma. I had a severe LB slip and had that sucker taken out in March 2013 after 2+ years of intolerance to most solid food (yeah, I regurgitated nearly every day). I had to wait 11 weeks for my sleeve, but that was done last Friday! After my LB was removed, I was treated by both my doctors and the insurance company as a new patient who had never had WLS before - including all insurance requirements & pre-op.

Almond milk can be found in most every grocery store (I haven't NOT seen it yet, and I shop at Wal-Mart, Giant, food Lion, etc.). I like the "Silk" brand - go check out the dairy case where cow's milk is sold (I buy that too!) and you'll find it .

Stick with it; the pain is temporary!

I finally googled "protein shake recipes" yesterday, knowing that the ol' chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavors would get old. Here's a yummy one I drank last night: 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder 1 T creamy Peanut Butter 1 c milk 1 banana As I was low on protein for the day, I doubled the above recipe and threw some ice in for a nighttime treat. Blended it up in my blender and finished the sucker in about 4 hours...lol. It was good from beginning to end! As an FYI - I used Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk as my choice of milk, but any milk (FF, 2%, whole, soy, etc.) would work just fine as well!

I'm drinking unjury in various flavors and getting creative in how I use them!

I'm from Northern VA (work in MD) and was sleeved on 6.7.13 by Dr. Trad in Reston, VA. I'm down 16 pounds from the beginning of my pre-op diet, with 6 of those being post-op weight loss. Nice to meet ya!

Now you should be in contact with your doctor to schedule your surgery and discuss next steps!

As someone who's four days post-op and having a textbook/easy recovery, let me share a nugget with you: If you are not currently a Water drinker, START NOW! My body started handling fluids well a couple of days into my recovery, but it is a full time job getting in my minimum 64oz. of liquid every day. Yes, my stomach is healing. Yes, that means that my stomach is somewhat restricted in how quickly it allows things to get through. Yes, I'm being very careful and going through the post-op food phases with my NUT by my side. The habit of always having something to drink nearby, and choosing to constantly drink throughout the day, is NOT a habit I had practiced pre-op. Fortunately, I'm learning that habit now (and 30 days of doing something makes a habit, right?!). I don't mind the taste of water, nor do I mind the taste of Crystal Light, Protein shakes, iced tea, etc. I'm just not used to drinking fluids all of the time. No matter how soon or far away your surgery is, get in that habit now. The habit will be of great benefit post-op and for the rest of your life! Damn. How dehydrated was I pre-op?!

I use Unjury - given that my doctor/NUT are about high protein, low carb, it may meet your requirements. I'm not going to pretend to understand the ins and outs of everything you're looking for, but feel free to google Unjury and you'll find their whey protein powders. For me, they're great! Shipping was also super fast

I'm sorry you're having such a horrible experience!

It's exciting when the reality sinks in...and nothing says reality like a surgery date! Way to go, and good luck!

Cravings are a normal part of human beings, with or without WLS. Heck, I was craving Pringles 2 days post-op! However, I'm set on having a textbook recovery so I've followed every rule from pre-op on. Speaking of, your second question about what you ate in one sitting being okay? How long was your sitting? Beyond that, has your doctor/nutritionist allowed those foods on your plan? I've been allowed SF popsicles since the clear liquid stage, but am not ready for Jell-O. Essentially, we have to remember that our stomach is healing right now - even if we think we can handle something, or even if we DO handle something, it may not be best to progress through the food phases until your doctor/NUT gives the okay!

Ditto! I'm allowed to have creamy soups as long as anything solid is strained from them. Strained is important - I'm not allowed to just throw it in a blender and eat after the chunks have been broken down...that would be the next (puree) stage.

Day 4 pre-op and I'm feeling great!! Haven't taken any meds today, started my multivitamins and rockin' my liquid & protein intake. Hope everyone's recovery this month is as boring as mine!

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Congratulations; go get 'em!

I could care less what others thought of me/my decision to have the sleeve. While I was sure to answer any/all questions my loved ones had, no one has ever judged me about my opinions - dietary or otherwise! Perhaps my stubborn streak has convinced people that once I've made up my mind about something, it's done (funny how I could never apply that to weight loss without a tool!). My family knows I'm intelligent and had research any and everything regarding WLS before having it. More than anything, they wanted to see me come out okay on the other side - here I am! Just take a deep breath, then go out there and ROCK your sleeve!!

Mine was a 10-day low carb diet. I was literally told that I could eat 10,000 calories a day if I wanted to, but was allowed no more than 50g carbs/day. The goal was to shrink my liver for easier access to my stomach during the surgery - despite my bacon, cheese and meat gorging, I lost 10 pounds in my pre-op diet! Every doctor has different requirements based on their own experience and surgical prowess. I'd stick with what your doctor gave you because that's what s/he requires of you.